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Setting up the EPPO – State of Play 
10 September 2019
 Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The Commission informed the Justice Ministers about the state of play of setting up the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) at their meeting in Luxembourg on 6 June 2019. Read more
Vacancy Notice for the European Chief Prosecutor 
18 February 2019
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 19 November 2018, the European Commission published a call for application for the first ever European Chief Prosecutor (ECP) to head the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) based in Luxembourg. The European Chief Prosecutor is the Head of the EPPO, in charge of organising … Read more
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Conference on the Implementation of the EPPO Regulation 
22 January 2019
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 13-14th December 2018, the Romanian National Anti-Corruption Directorate organised the conference “The impact of the EPPO Regulation at the level of the national authorities of the participating EU Member States.” It aimed to facilitate the sharing of experiences, challenges, and practices in order to prepare the EU and the national legal systems for the establishment of the EPPO. Read more
Implementation Measures for EPPO Regulation 
20 October 2018 (updated 7 years, 10 months ago)
 Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
The Commission initiated several measures implementing the Regulation on the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. The Commission is responsible for the establishment and initial administrative operation of the EPPO until the new office has sufficient capacity to implement its own budget. Read more
Updated EPPO Fact Sheet 
20 October 2018
 Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 7 August 2018, the European Commission published an updated fact sheetof “Frequently Asked Questions” on the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. The fact sheet provides answers to numerous questions regarding the key features, structure, and work of the new EU body, which is slated … Read more
European Public Prosecutor’s Office Netherlands and Malta Join EPPO 
20 October 2018
 Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 1 and 7 August 2018, the Commission gave its approval for the Netherlands and Malta to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). Read more
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Conference on OLAF and the EPPO and Annual Meeting of the European Criminal Law Associations 
20 October 2018
Dr. András Csúri Dr. András Csúri
On 15 June 2018, Utrecht University, under the auspices of RENFORCE and with financial support from the HERCULE III Programme, organized the conference “OLAF and the EPPO in the new institutional setting for the protection of the financial interests of the EU.” Read more
Commission Makes OLAF Fit as Partner of EPPO 
13 June 2018
 Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 23 Mai 2018, the European Commission tabled a proposal to amend Regulation (EU, Euratom) 883/2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). Read more
Malta to Join EPPO? 
6 June 2018
 Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At the JHA Council meeting on 9 March 2018, Malta expressed interest in joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. Malta is the second EU Member State that may join the new EU scheme designed to effectively combat EU fraud, after 20 EU Member States … Read more
EPPO – First Implementation Measures Launched 
6 June 2018
 Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 23 February 2018, the Bulgarian Council Presidency released information about the state of play regarding preparations for implementing the EU Regulation of October 2017 establishing the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. The following preparatory measures so far are the most notable:Appointment of the … Read more
EPPO – Implementation Phase Started 
6 June 2018 (updated 6 years, 3 months ago)
 Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
At their informal meeting in Sofia on 26 January 2018, the Ministers for Justice discussed the next steps in successful implementation of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). After having finalised the legal framework in October 2017 (see eucrim 3/2017, pp. 102-104), it … Read more
Debate on Key Features of OLAF and EPPO Relations 
6 June 2018
 Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
After the Commission tabled its evaluation report on OLAF Regulation No. 883/2013 in October 2017 (see details in the special eucrim issue 4/2017), the Council (in its ECOFIN formation) examined the report (see eucrim 3/2017, p. 100). The Commission suggested a … Read more